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Wolves vs Aston Villa

Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands2 April 2022 at 15:00
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Referee: D. England

Match Events

Wolves
Aston Villa
Kick Off
13′
L. DigneA. Young
Conor Coady24′
A. Young

Own Goal

36′
38′John McGinn
Half Time
Daniel PodenceHwang Hee-Chan
68′
72′
M. SansonDouglas Luiz
TrincãoPedro Neto
74′
74′
Philippe CoutinhoE. Buendía
86′
O. Watkins

Penalty

Pedro Neto90+3′
90+4′Ezri Konsa
90+3′Ashley Young
Fábio SilvaChiquinho
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal7
11Total Shots15
2Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox6
15Fouls8
4Corner Kicks9
1Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
4Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
421Total passes441
337Passes accurate371
80%Passes %84%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Wolves is 6.83, compared to 6.83 for Aston Villa. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Wolves's highest-rated starter is José Sá (6.83), while Aston Villa's best-rated player is E. Konsa (7.00).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Wolves have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Aston Villa's starters account for 19 goals and 16 assists, spearheaded by O. Watkins (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Wolves deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Aston Villa's 4-man backline averaging 6.83. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Wolves field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Aston Villa's 4 rated 6.92. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Wolves start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Aston Villa averaging 6.70. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 60% for Wolves and 82% for Aston Villa. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Wolves's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 22 for Aston Villa. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Wolves's starting XI is 32.0 (youngest: José Sá (32), oldest: José Sá (32)), while Aston Villa average 30.3 (youngest: E. Konsa (28), oldest: E. Martínez (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Wolves's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 27 for Aston Villa. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Wolves3-4-2-14-3-1-2Aston Villa
GKDEFMIDFWD
15Marçal15Boly16Coady32Dendonc.19Castro23Kilman28Moutinho10Podence11Trincão17Silva1Martínez27Digne5Mings4Konsa23Coutinho8Sanson7McGinn2Cash41Ramsey11Watkins31Bailey

Substitutes

Coach: Bruno Lage

Substitutes

Coach: S. Gerrard

WolvesPosition StrengthAston Villa
6.83
Avg Rating
6.83
6.83Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.98
0G 0A0G 1A
Defender (3 v 4)6.83
0G 0A3G 8A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.92
0G 0A4G 4A
Forward (3 v 2)6.70
0G 0A12G 3A
Wolves3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperJosé Sá6.8
15DefenderW. Boly
16DefenderC. Coady
23DefenderM. Kilman
5MidfielderFernando Marçal
32MidfielderL. Dendoncker
19MidfielderJonny Castro
28MidfielderJoão Moutinho
10ForwardDaniel Podence
11ForwardTrincão
17ForwardFábio Silva
Aston Villa4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperE. Martínez7.01A
27DefenderL. Digne6.85A
5DefenderT. Mings6.7
4DefenderE. Konsa7.0
2DefenderM. Cash6.93G3A
23MidfielderPhilippe Coutinho
8MidfielderM. Sanson
7MidfielderJ. McGinn6.94G4A
41MidfielderJ. Ramsey
11ForwardO. Watkins6.812G2A
31ForwardL. Bailey6.61A

Match Summary

Wolves defeated Aston Villa 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by Jonny Castro 7′, A. Young 36′ (o.g.), O. Watkins 86′ (pen.). 7 yellow cards were shown. Wolves had 48% possession while Aston Villa held 52%. Wolves had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 15 (5 on target) for Aston Villa. Wolves made 3 substitutions, Aston Villa made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Wolves vs Aston Villa Head to Head Results

22 stretnutí
Wolves
9
wins
Drawn
5
Aston Villa
8
wins
Total goals
48 · 2.2/match
Both scored
10/22 · 45%
Over 2.5
7/22 · 32%

Recent Form

Wolves

LDLLLD

Aston Villa

DWLLLW

Match Prediction

Wolves

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Aston Villa

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Aston Villa

40%Form60%
41%Attack59%
33%Defence67%
71%Head-to-head29%

Injuries & Suspensions

Wolves

  • DoubtfulK. Hoever
  • DoubtfulR. Jimenez
  • DoubtfulR. Neves

Aston Villa

  • DoubtfulM. Nakamba

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Wolves

Away Record: Aston Villa

W 407D 316L 422
Over 2.549
Goals scored1441

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026